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MJ05 MFU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,886 mi
Last recorded54,886 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 MFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,601 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 50,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,316 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 48,316 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,935 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 44,935 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2009 36,294 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 36,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 26,197 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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MJ05 MFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 55,122 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ05 MFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ05 MFU registered?

MJ05 MFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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